Multi-lashes with different distal tips

ABSTRACT

Described are eyelash extensions having a plurality of lashes that are attached to be branched with one another, where at least two of the lashes have different distal tips.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This is a Continuation-in-Part application of U.S. Non-Provisionalapplication Ser. No 11/851,714, filed on Mar. 27, 2013, which is anon-provisional application of U.S. Provisional Application No.61/616,378, filed on Mar. 27, 2012, and entitled, “Artificial Eyelasheswith a Tapered Cut”, both of which are hereby incorporated by referenceas though fully set forth herein.

This is ALSO a non-provisional application of U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 62/211,461, filed on Aug. 28, 2015, the entirety ofwhich is hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of Invention

The present invention relates to eyelash extensions and, moreparticularly, to eyelash extensions having a plurality of lashes withdifferent distal tips.

(2) Description of Related Art

Beauty products have long been known in the art. Users, women inparticular, have sought a variety of beauty products to enhance theiraesthetic appearance. For example, blush is often used to add color to awoman's cheeks. As another example, lipstick is traditionally used toadd a variety of colors and features to a user's lips. To enhance theappearance of a user's eyelashes, some eyelash technicians apply eyelashextensions to a user's natural lashes. Traditional eyelash extensionsare typically uniform, such that they all have common characteristicsand distal tips.

For example and as shown in FIGS. 1A through 1D, a variety of syntheticeyelash extensions have been devised that are formed of a plurality offilaments that are adhered to one another to form branched eyelashextensions. However, in the prior art, the distal tips are all formed ina similar manner. For example, FIG. 1A illustrates an eyelash extensionwith two branches. Notably, the distal tips 100 are all cut into bluntends. Similarly, 1B illustrates an eyelash extension with threebranches. As was the case above, the distal tips 100 are all cut intoblunt ends. FIG. 1C and 1D illustrate another similar scenario, showingtwo and three branched eyelash extensions, respectively. Notably and asshown in FIG. 1C and 1D, the distal tips 100 are all tapered to a point.In other words, the distal tips 100 on the various filaments forming anygiven eyelash extension are similarly formed.

Therefore, there is a continuing need for eyelash extensions thatinclude multiple lashes or filaments with differently shaped distaltips.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to eyelash extensions and, moreparticularly, to eyelash extensions having a plurality of lashes withdifferent distal tips. The eyelash extension is formed of at least twofilaments having a common proximal end and distinct distal tips, suchthat the distal tips are different from one another in shape, color,thickness or curve.

In one aspect, a first filament ends in a shape selected from a groupconsisting of a tapered distal tip, a tapered cut distal tip, and ablunt distal tip.

In another aspect, a second filament ends in a shape selected from agroup consisting of a tapered distal tip, a tapered cut distal tip, anda blunt distal tip.

Finally, as can be appreciated by one in the art, the present inventionalso comprises a method for forming and using the invention describedherein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will beapparent from the following detailed descriptions of the various aspectsof the invention in conjunction with reference to the followingdrawings, where:

FIG. 1A is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension of the priorart;

FIG. 1B is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension of the priorart;

FIG. 1C is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension of the priorart;

FIG. 1D is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension of the priorart;

FIG. 2A is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension according tovarious embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2B is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension according tovarious embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2C is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension according tovarious embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 2D is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension according tovarious embodiments of the present invention; and

FIG. 2E is an illustration depicting an eyelash extension according tovarious embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to eyelash extensions and, moreparticularly, to eyelash extensions having a plurality of lashes(filaments) with different distal tips. The following description ispresented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use theinvention and to incorporate it in the context of particularapplications. Various modifications, as well as a variety of uses indifferent applications will be readily apparent to those skilled in theart, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to a widerange of embodiments. Thus, the present invention is not intended to belimited to the embodiments presented, but is to be accorded the widestscope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosedherein.

In the following detailed, description, numerous specific details areset forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of thepresent invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in theart that the present invention may be practiced without necessarilybeing limited to these specific details. In other instances, well-knownstructures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than indetail, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which arefiled concurrently with this specification and which are open to publicinspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papersand documents are incorporated herein by reference. All the featuresdisclosed in this specification, (including any accompanying claims,abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features servingthe same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly statedotherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each featuredisclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent orsimilar features.

Furthermore, any element in a claim that does not explicitly state“means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing aspecific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step”clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. Section 112, Paragraph 6. Inparticular, the use of “step of” or “act of” in the claims herein is notintended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, Paragraph 6.

Please note, the labels left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward,reverse, clockwise and counter clockwise have been used for conveniencepurposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixeddirection. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations and/ordirections between various portions of an object.

(1) Description

The present invention relates to eyelash extensions and, moreparticularly, to eyelash extensions having a plurality of lashes(filaments) with different distal tips. As shown in FIGS. 1A through 1D,eyelash extensions of the prior art that include multiple single lashesfused with one another have distal tips 100 that are shaped the same asone another. This is to be contrasted with the present invention, asshown in FIGS. 2A through 2D, which depicts eyelash extensions 200 whereat least two filaments 202 (or more) are connected with one another at aproximal end 201 and have at least two distinct distal tips that aredifferent than one another.

For example, FIG. 2A illustrates a branched eyelash extension 200 havingtwo filaments 202. One of the filaments 202 includes a tapered distaltip 204 that is tapered to a point, whereas the other filament 202includes a blunt distal tip 206 that is lat or cut as a blunt end.

As another example, FIG. 28 illustrates a branched eyelash extension 200having two filaments 202. In this aspect, one of the filaments 202includes a tapered cut distal tip 208, where the filament 202 taperstoward its distal end and then is cut into a blunt tip. The otherfilament 202 includes a blunt distal tip 206 that is flat or cut as ablunt end.

As yet another example, FIG. 2C illustrates a branched eyelash extension200 having two filaments 202. In this aspect, one of the filaments 202includes a tapered distal tip 204 that is tapered to a point, whereasthe other filament 202 includes a tapered cut distal tip 208, where thefilament 202 tapers toward its distal end and then is cut into a blunttip.

Another example is illustrated in FIG. 2D, which illustrates a branchedeyelash extension 200 having four filaments 202. In this aspect, one ofthe filaments 202 includes a tapered distal tip 204 that is tapered to apoint, whereas the other filament 202 includes a tapered cut distal tip208, and two other filaments 202 include a blunt distal tips 206.

Another example is illustrated in FIG. 2E, which illustrates a branchedeyelash extension 200 having three filaments 202. In this aspect, one ofthe filaments 202 includes a tapered distal tip 204 that is tapered to apoint. However, at least one of the other filaments 202 includes adistal tip that dissimilar. For example, one of the filaments 202 can beformed to have a square shaped distal tip 210, while the other filament202 is formed to have a round shaped distal tip 212. Thus, it should beunderstood that the distal tips can be formed in any desired shape. Theshapes in some cases can be formed during initial formation of thefilaments 202 through molding or any other suitable technique, or theycan be formed by modifying the filaments 202, such as by cutting, gluingor otherwise modifying the originally formed shape. As a non-limitingexample, the tapered cut distal tip 208 can be formed by cutting whatwas originally a tapered distal tip 204, or formed according to theprocess as described and depicted in U.S. Non-Provisional ApplicationSer. No. 13/851,714 regarding the tapered portion. As yet anothernon-limiting example, the square or round shapes can be originallymolded or formed as add-ons that are glued or melted onto tapered distaltips 204 (or any other shaped distal tip).

Thus and as can be appreciated by those skilled in the art, there areany number of ways of forming the eyelash extensions 200. Notably and asapplicable to the present invention, the eyelash extensions 200 areformed such that they include at least two filaments 202 (or more) thatare connected to one another at any location (e.g., at a proximal endforming a branch (as shown), or along the length of the filaments) andthat at least two of the filaments 202 have distal tips that aredissimilar from one another in shape, color, thickness or curve.

The filaments 202 can be connected with one another using any technique,such as being conned together or separately formed and fused with oneanother, via, for example, glue, melting, etc.

The filaments can be formed in any number, shape, thickness, color,curve, or material so long as at least two of the distal tips aredifferent from one another, including shapes, color, curves, thickness,features, etc. As a non-limiting example, some of the tips can betapered, blunt (not tapered), tapered to a blunt cut, or with balls orother shapely features (e.g., hall, square, or any other shape), thatcan be formed or attached with the distal tips.

What is claimed is:
 1. An eyelash extension, comprising: at least twofilaments having a common proximal end and distinct distal tips, suchthat the distal tips are different from one another in shape, color,thickness or curve.
 2. The eyelash extension as set forth in claim 1,wherein a first filament ends in a shape selected from a groupconsisting of a tapered distal tip, a tapered cut distal tip, and ablunt distal tip.
 3. The eyelash extension as set forth in claim 2,wherein a second filament ends in a shape selected from a groupconsisting of a tapered distal tip, a tapered cut distal tip, and ablunt distal tip.